Kanakeshwar Temple, Alibag - Raigad

The Kanakeshwar Devasthan Temple is situated at 13 Kms. from Alibag on the hill of 900 feet height in the mid of dense forest with a greenish lush look in the Kanakeshwar Forest. Poisonous snakes, wild boars, panthers and wild leopards are the rulers of this forest.

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The Shiva temple is the main temple with 4 feet high "Pindi" is silver plated. The height of temple is 54 ft. The front gate has Lion sculpture on both sides with traditional lamp pillar (Deepmaal). There in an ancient sweet water tank enclosed in traditional structure of black stone The ancient temple was built by Raja Ramdeorai Yadav. The Devasthan comprises of various small temples of Sri Paleshwar, Sri Hanuman, and Sri Balram Krishna. The premises also include Nagaar-khana, Bheem Kunda, and a garden for flowers. Every year, Kartik Poornima in Hindu calendar is the day of festival.There is a large circular shape kund known as Ashtakoni Pushkarni which is located just behind Kanakeshwar Temple.

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